Enrollment
484
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · La Marque, TX
Hayley El
Federal NCES profile for Hayley El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 484251008215
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hayley El earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in La Marque · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 90.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Hayley El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hayley El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in La Marque, TX.
School address
District: Texas City Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484251008215 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
90.4%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hayley El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hayley El
Hayley El is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in La Marque, Texas, enrolling 484 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 90.4% of students qualify for free meals, 46% above the Texas average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 484 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 1,823 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,446, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (45%) and African American (37%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 484 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 121 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 484 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Texas City Isd also operates Texas City H S (1,689 students) and Blocker Middle (802 students) alongside Hayley El.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hayley El compares
Hayley El on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.4% | ▲ 46% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 484 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
484
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
90.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Texas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,015
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $13,644
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 484 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
115
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.2%
African American 36.8%
White 14.3%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, Hayley El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Texas City Isd, which includes Hayley El.
$14,015
Per student
+3%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.5%
State 28.4%
Federal 16.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hayley El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas City H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blocker Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fry Int | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Marque H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Giles Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hayley El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,689
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 802
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 769
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~484 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hayley El
How many students attend Hayley El?
Hayley El has 484 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in La Marque, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hayley El?
The student-teacher ratio at Hayley El is 13.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hayley El?
90.4% of students at Hayley El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hayley El?
The largest demographic group at Hayley El is Hispanic or Latino at 45.2% of enrollment, in La Marque, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hayley El?
Hayley El has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hayley El rank among public schools in La Marque?
By Resource Investment Index, Hayley El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in La Marque, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in La Marque on the city page.
Is Hayley El a good school?
Hayley El earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Texas City Isd?
Besides Hayley El, Texas City Isd also operates Texas City H S (1,689 students), Blocker Middle (802 students), and Fry Int (769 students). See the Texas City Isd district page for the complete list.
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